In April 2017, GCOA launched the first ever Dementia Innovation Readiness Index, a comprehensive evaluation of innovation in dementia treatment, prevention, and care across G7 countries. The Index examines the current landscape in which actions to combat dementia are occurring in terms of the enablers of and barriers to innovation. By doing so across the…

Nestlé Skin Health SHIELD, the company’s global network of innovation hubs, developed an itch tracker, the first tool of its kind to objectively measure itch severity. The tracker, designed for use with the Apple Watch, can be used to track the effectiveness of itch treatment and is particularly useful for managing itch in those with Alzheimer’s…

In 2017, Instituto de Longevidade Mongeral Aegon launched the Cities and Longevity Program, a two-part initiative to drive more effective public policymaking for healthy and active aging. The Urban Development for Longevity Index (IDL City Index) analyzes public indicators to measure the readiness of Brazilian cities for population aging, focusing on 6 critical domains: healthcare,…

In 2016, GCOA partnered with former Finnish Prime Minister Esko Aho to launch the first ever Digital Silver Forum. More than just a conference, the Digital Silver Forum is a dynamic opportunity where attendees, speakers, sponsors, and startups build connections and exchange ideas. The one-day Slush side event brings innovative thinkers, public policy experts, corporate…

Often seen as a social and financial burden, population aging presents a significant source of future growth, and it’s time for companies to capitalize on the opportunities. This panel at the Milken Institute’s Asia Summit in Singapore featured Nestlé Skin Health’s Peter Nicholson and S&P Global’s Anna Hughes alongside GCOA CEO Mike Hodin and Angelique…